Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 566j85 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A NEOLITHIC PAINTED POTTERY STORAGE JAR GANSU YANGSHAO CULTURE, PANSHAN PHASE, CIRCA 2500 B.C.
The upper body boldly painted with sweeping spirals with serrated edges, separated by thin red lines, enclosing four checkered-pattern medallions, above a wavy band interrupted by lug handles, with a short bulbous neck and flared rim-- 9 3/4in. (24.8cm.) high
The upper body boldly painted with sweeping spirals with serrated edges, separated by thin red lines, enclosing four checkered-pattern medallions, above a wavy band interrupted by lug handles, with a short bulbous neck and flared rim-- 9 3/4in. (24.8cm.) high